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1、Test 2READING AND WRITING 1 hour 30 minutesREADINGPART ONEQuestions 1-5· Look at questions 1-5.· In each question, which sentence is correct?· For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.1. A. tell the manager in advance.B. sign the manager's noticeboard.C.
2、 say what kind of event they are planning.2. A. what time of day it is. B. how long they last. C. where the caller lives.3. A. samples of material. B. the latest catalogue. C. a current price list.4. A. persuading people to consider starting a career in telesales.B. instructing staff to give the Per
3、sonnel department up-to-date paperwork.C. informing people of the application process for certain vacancies.5. A. To repair the machine, follow the instructions in the book.B. Consult the book for details before using this machine.C. If the machine develops a problem, report it in the book.PART TWO&
4、#183; Look at the list below. It shows the contents page from a directory of business services.· For questions 6-10, decide which section (A-H) of the directory each organisation on the opposite page should consult.· For each question, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet.· Do n
5、ot use any letter more than once.BUSINESS SERVICESA Translation servicesB Maps and plans - paper and other mediaC Multimedia - electronic publishingD Music publishing - CDs, audio and video cassettesE Plastic cards - credit cards, ID cards, etc.F Business publishing - corporate brochures, documents,
6、 etc.G Design of promotional stickers, labels and signsH Technical publishing - product manuals, etc. 6. Foresight, a manufacturer of audio equipment, is launching a new range of CD players and needs accompanying instruction booklets.7. Ream plc, a manufacturer of computer hardware, wants a restyled
7、 logo for its new range of laser printers.8. AFN marketing consultants has prepared a report for a north-African music publisher and requires a version in Arabic.9. Smart Ltd, a plastic products manufacturer, is planning to produce a high-quality annual report for its shareholders.10. Stride, a comp
8、any which makes maps and notices for public places like shopping centres, wants to redesign its website. PART THREE· Look at the chart below. It shows the domestic sales, foreign sales and profit levels of an electronics manufacturing company over a ten-month period.· Which month does each
9、 sentence (11-15) on the opposite page describe?· For each sentence, mark one letter (A-H) on your Answer Sheet.·Do not use any letter more than once. 11. Although there was a drop in foreign sales, domestic sales continued to rise, which resulted in profit levels holding steady.12. Domest
10、ic sales were higher than foreign sales for the second month running, which boosted profits considerably.13. While domestic sales rose slightly on the previous month, foreign sales fell, and this led to a slight drop in profits.14. Despite a downturn in both domestic and foreign sales, profit levels
11、 experienced a slight increase.15. Although domestic sales fell, there was a rise in foreign sales, and this led to a slight increase in profit levels. PART FOUR· Read the newspaper article below about successful business executives.· Are sentences 16-22 on the opposite page 'Right'
12、; or 'Wrong'? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' or 'Wrong', choose 'Doesn't say'.· For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.Why Seeing is SucceedingLee Chung of the Seattle Business Institute explains Ther
13、e are some executives who get it right. They launch winning products, and have a feeling for what customers like and dislike. They do not depend on research or secondary information, and yet they know the market extremely well. Take Steve Banks, developer of the best-selling personal finance softwar
14、e, Finax. He had noticed how difficult it was to use existing software products, and realised there was a gap in the market. Although 46 competing pack- ages were available when Finax was launched, it quickly succeeded in attracting the majority of customers. Then consider the UK oil group which lea
15、rnt that a new chain of hypermarket petrol stations was overtaking its own outlets. The competitor's success was due to a higher standard of service and facilities. The oil group's managers could have discovered this by going to observe these stations. for ten minutes. Instead the oil group
16、contacted an agency to carry out more market research. One of the Institute's most striking findings is that the best business strategists see things for themselves. They do not just analyse, but get out into the field with their customers, and gain first-hand experience of their products. 16. S
17、uccessful executives base their strategies on reliable data about their clients' requirements. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say17. Steve Banks made personal contact with product users to discover what they wanted from his software. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say18. Finax became popular
18、 because it was easier to work with than competing products. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say19. A rival to the UK oil group was performing better because of its pricing policy. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say20. The UK oil group sent its executives to visit a competitor's petrol statio
19、ns. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say21. The UK oil group changed certain policies in order to recover its market share. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't say22. The Seattle Business Institute believes that good business people try out their company's products. A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn't
20、 say PART FIVE· Read the article below about a staff development scheme.· For each question (23-28) on the opposite page, choose the correct answer.· Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.Trading PlacesWendy Ledger looks at job swapping, a staff development scheme in which
21、employees exchange jobs for a short period. According to a recent survey, 77 per cent of people would prefer to work for a boss who offers training and learning in the workplace. One increasingly popular project is job swapping, which gives an insight into the daily challenges facing different peopl
22、e in different roles. Olivia Yost is a divisional manager with Parker Bridge Ltd, and she recently swapped jobs with the salary controller there. Both were then able to appreciate the problems and pressures of each other's roles far more clearly. Yost says, 'I now have a better understanding
23、 of what the salary controller's work involves, and am more aware of my colleague's deadlines. This type of cross training is important, and having to learn about another person's role is a useful experience for bosses and employees alike. Job swapping also helps you to understand the wa
24、y other departments work and gives you access to other teams within your firm. So it is of value both to the individual and the company as a whole.' Sean Bradley, who works in central London, took his job exchange a lot further - all the way to Australia in fact. Last July, Sean and his colleagu
25、e in the Sydney branch of their company swapped jobs. 'I loved it,' said Bradley. 'Primarily for geo- graphic reasons, but also because of the challenge of being the final decision-maker rather than reporting to a manager. It was my first management experience and I had to improve my ski
26、lls on some IT specialisa-tions. I learnt a lot there, and it was useful too - I've had two promotions since I returned to London.' Job swapping is an excellent first step towards improving and bringing variety to training and education in the workplace. Doing something else, even for one da
27、y, can highlight your abilities and talents, while at the same time drawing attention to any weaknesses. It can also focus the mind on future career possibilities. And even if you hate your time spent at someone else's desk, the worst that can happen is that you'll end up feeling that little
28、 bit better about returning to your usual job. 23. According to Olivia Yost, what did she gain from job swapping7 A. experience of a more stressful working environment B. the skills required to gain promotion C. an idea of the strict time limits other people face24. What other advantage of job swapp
29、ing does Olivia Yost mention? A. Companies benefit from having an adaptable workforce. B. Staff learn about the overall organisation of their company. C. Managers find out which employees are suitable for which jobs.25. What does Sean Bradley say about working in Australia? A. He was surprised at ho
30、w challenging the job was. B. He enjoyed the responsibility which the position involved. C. He adapted immediately to the foreign working environment.26 How did Sean Bradley benefit from his time at the Sydney office? A. It taught him valuable communication skills. B. It gave him more confidence in
31、his own abilities. C. It helped him to progress on his career path.27 Job swapping raises employees' awareness of A. the need to improve certain skills. B. the value of effective on-the-job training. C. the importance of a flexible approach to work.28. In some cases, job swapping can make employ
32、ees A. unsure about applying for promotion. B. dissatisfied with their present situation. C. aware they might be unsuitable for a colleague's job. PART SIX· Read the job advertisement below.· Choose the correct word to fill each gap from A, B or C on the opposite page.· For each q
33、uestion (29-40), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.Customer Service Centre Manager Wanted It's no use providing excellent services if the people they're designed for don't know about them, or aren't sure how to (29) them. That's why we're opening a Customer Ser
34、vice Centre in July which will provide a model for (30) more units of this type. The Centre will be on a busy high street so that everyone can see it. (31) the manager, you'll be the driving force behind this new venture. To work (32) this exciting new post, you should have at least two years
35、9; management experience in customer services. Your ability to think (33) and your knowledge of local businesses will (34) you to plan and run the operations of the Centre to the highest standards and (35) . budget. (36) your strong leadership skills, you'll ensure a happy and open environment (
36、37) all your people can develop, and the service (38) is always improving. You will need to communicate well, (39) with those working in the Centre and external contacts, and you will be required to (40) excellent presentation and negotiation skills.29. A. ask B. require C. obtain30. A. many B. lot
37、C. few31. A. As B. Like C. Even32. A. for B. in C. by33. A. ahead B. through C. before34. A. allow B. let C. make35. A. at B. within C. during36. A. Using B. Use C. Used37. A. how B. when C. where38. A. provide B. provides C. provided39. A. each B. both C. either40. A. give B. supply C. demonstrate
38、PART SEVEN· Read the advertisement and the memo below.· Complete the form on the opposite page.· Write a word or phrase (in CAPITAL LETTERS) or a number on lines 41-45 on your Answer Sheet.THE ELECTRONIC WHITEBOARDmade by Rigley-Turner Limited Keep a record of your whiteboard notes wi
39、thout any effort: push a button at the base of the board and a copy is printed out within seconds. The new portable version is lighter than a notebook computer, and fits in the boot of a car.Type: Portable size $985.00 Meeting room size $870.00 Desk size $750.00Only available through the Sales depar
40、tment of your local agent. Contact: Rightway Supplies PO Box 2059Sapient Communications LimitedMEMOTo: Laura WellsFrom: Sandra CookeDate: 26 March 2004Subject: Electronic WhiteboardLaura, these look useful for us in Quality Control. I'd really like the portable, but we'd better ask for the c
41、heapest one. I need it by 10th of next month for the presentation on 15th. Can you fill out a request form in my name and get it to the Purchasing department?WRITINGPART ONE· You would like to attend a sales conference in New York next month, but your department is trying to reduce expenses.
42、83; Write an email to your manager, Ross Carpenter: · asking him to allow you to go to the conference · explaining why you think you should go · suggesting how you could reduce the cost of the trip.· Write 30-40 words on your Answer Sheet.PART TWO· Read part of a letter belo
43、w from James French, a local publisher.We are preparing a directory of information about businesses in the area. Would it be possible to arrange a convenient time to interview you about your company?Could you let me know as soon as possible what your company's major activities are, to help in pl
44、anning the organisation of the directory?· Write a letter to James French: · agreeing to his request for an interview ·giving details of what your company does · saying why you would like your company included in the directory · asking when the directory will be published.
45、183; Write 60-80 words on your Answer Sheet.· Do not include any postal addresses.Dear Mr French LISTENING Approximately 40 minutes (including 10 minutes' transfer time)PART ONE· For questions 1-8 you will hear eight short recordings.· For each question, mark one letter (A, B or C
46、) for the correct answer.· After you have listened once, replay each recording.1. What interest rate did the man's investment receive this year?2. Which aspect of company policy are staff unhappy about?A. promotionB. salariesC. training3. How does the man feel about moving offices? A. confi
47、dent B. anxious C. disappointed4. Which graph shows profits at AJB? 5. What percentage of the woman's MBA fees will the company pay? A. 50% B. 35% C. 25%6. Where is the GNZ Communications stand? 7. What time does the man expect to arrive at the meeting? 8. Which chart shows the company's cur
48、rent income by country? PART TWO· Look at the notes below.· Some information is missing.· You will hear a man giving some information about a conference.· For each question (9-15), fill in the missing information in the numbered space using a word, numbers or letters.· After
49、 you have listened once, replay the recording.PART THREE· Look at the notes about the career of Steven Jackson.· Some information is missing.· You will hear part of a presentation given by Steven Jackson at an interview.· For each question (16-22), fill in the missing information
50、 in the numbered space using one or two words.· After you have listened once, replay the recording. PART FOUR· You will hear a discussion between James, the General Manager, and Sarah, the Office Manager, of a company.· For each question (23-30), mark one letter (A, B or C) for the co
51、rrect answer.· After you have listened once, replay the recording.23. What is James most interested in discussing? A. computer systems B. staff performance C. flexible working hours24. James says that Peter Jones has produced A. his reports late. B. only one report. C. very short reports.25. Ja
52、mes and Sarah discuss organising a workshop on A. team building. B. cost cutting. C. time management.26. In March, the company is going to A. install new computer software. B. start using new computer software. C. test the new computer software.27. Where will staff do the computer course? A. at the
53、training centre B. on site C. in the college 28. The Accounts department will move to the A. first floor. B. second floor. C. third floor.29. According to Sarah, there are still problems in the Accounts department with A. the fax machine. B. the printers. C. the photocopier.30. What will James and S
54、arah discuss at their next meeting? A. the Health and Safety report B. the programme for the French clients C. the appointment of a new PA SPEAKING 12 minutesSAMPLE SPEAKING TASKSPART ONEIn this part, the interlocutor asks questions to each of the candidates in turn. You have to give information abo
55、ut yourself and express personal opinions.PART TWOIn this part of the test, you are asked to give a short talk on a business topic. You have to choose one of the topics from the two below and then talk for about one minute. You have one minute to prepare your ideas.PART THREEIn this part of the test, the examiner reads out a scenario and gives you some prompt material in the form of pictures or words. You have 30 seconds to look at the task prompt, an example of which is below, and then about two minutes to discuss the scenario with your partner. After that, the exa
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